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01-12-2007 | CASE REPORT

Exacerbation of electrical storm subsequent to implantation of a right vagal stimulator

Authors: Alaa A. Shalaby, MD, Aiman El-Saed, MD, PhD, Jan Nemec, MD, John J. Moossy, MD, Jeffrey R. Balzer, PhD

Published in: Clinical Autonomic Research | Issue 6/2007

Abstract

A patient with advanced ischemic cardiomyopathy underwent implantation of a vagal stimulator in an attempt to control recurrent drug refractory ventricular arrhythmia. Electrical storm was exacerbated after the implant and continued after neurostimulation was discontinued. The report aims to provide a cautionary note to application of vagal stimulation for control of cardiac arrhythmia.

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Title: Exacerbation of electrical storm subsequent to implantation of a right vagal stimulator
Authors: Alaa A. Shalaby, MD
Aiman El-Saed, MD, PhD
Jan Nemec, MD
John J. Moossy, MD
Jeffrey R. Balzer, PhD
Publication date: 01-12-2007
Publisher: D. Steinkopff-Verlag
Published in: Clinical Autonomic Research / Issue 6/2007
Print ISSN: 0959-9851
Electronic ISSN: 1619-1560
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10286-007-0440-1

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